Drug smuggling attempt foiled
By Monica Kotwani | Posted: 16 May 2012 1958 hrs
SINGAPORE: Authorities have foiled an attempt to smuggle about half a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine into Singapore.
The drug, commonly known as "Ice", is estimated to be worth more than S$100,000.
It was found in a tissue box.
In a joint operation early Wednesday morning, officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) pulled over a Malaysian registered vehicle as part of their checks at Woodlands Checkpoint.
While searching the vehicle, a CNB officer noticed the tissue box in the passenger seat, which the officer thought to be "unusually heavy".
Upon removing the cover, officers found a bundle wrapped in black masking tape.
It was later found to contain four packets of "Ice".
The 28-year-old Malaysian driver of the vehicle was arrested and is being investigated for drug importation.
If convicted, he may face the death penalty.
- CNA/wm
